My
partner, my wife, was the first to fall in love with this giant breed.
Being the feisty redhead that so perfectly defines her personality,
she threw herself into this ranch idea, heart and soul. She brings the
passion - I bring the practical ranch experience from years of having
grown up with chores and cattle. Together as "Redd" and "Barney"
- we bring a genuine enthusiasm to build this dream from scratch and watch
it grow.

Despite
the long hours and hard work - when we get those powerful horses hitched-up,
and the chrome has all been polished, and the manes have all been braided
and colored with rosettes - that's when the fun starts and the rewards
begin. The horses know exactly what's going on. They are intelligent and
proud animals. They fidget and arch their necks, eager to STRUT THEIR
STUFF. When Annette and I climb up on that high hitch wagon seat and I
gather up all those lines, I can't help but think of my grandfathers,
each skilled teamsters as part of their trade - mule-drawn combines and
hay wagons. There is something timeless to this sensation - Annette knows
the feeling too - we don't have to speak. Our hearts just swell with pride.
It's a very satisfying experience and for us anyway, this is what life
is all about. Sometimes you just know you are doing the right thing. We
are building a dream, step by step, day by day and loving every moment
of it.